Does a Smaller Waist Mean Smelly Breath?
Many people wanting to slim down are jumping on the low-carbohydrate diet trend in an attempt to lose weight. However, as dieters shed pounds, many are saying goodbye to carbs and hello to halitosis. Low-carb diets work by limiting the amount of carbohydrates ingested, which allows the body to burn stored fat instead of carbohydrates. When the body burns fat as fuel, chemicals called ketones are produced. These ketones are released in the breath and urine and may result in halitosis. Ketones aren’t the only bad breath culprit for this diet. The types of foods ingested also play a role. “Most cases of bad breath originate from the breakdown of food particles that produce sulfur compounds, and from bacteria on the gums and tongue,” says Academy of General Dentistry spokesperson Bruce DeGinder, DDS, MAGD. ” High-protein foods can produce more sulfur compounds, especially overnight on the surface of the tongue when saliva production is diminished.” Tips to combat halitosis: 1. Drink water
